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AU56 VAX

2006 Honda Fr-v

Silver Petrol 1668cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

106,576 mi
Last recorded106,576 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Honda Fr-v89,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 VAX
MakeHonda
ModelFr-v
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,668cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 106,576 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS + OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS + OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

UNDER VEHICLE AND COMPONENTS GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 24 Mar 2025 106,576 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS + OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS + OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

UNDER VEHICLE AND COMPONENTS GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 30 Nov 2023 98,157 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 98,148 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 94,788 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 94,763 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached drop link (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 91,044 miles

both rear back plates becoming corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2021 91,041 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear back plates becoming corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2020 88,487 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 85,016 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 85,014 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2018 81,121 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 76,306 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 72,220 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 65,501 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 55,403 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 44,992 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 36,085 miles

NSR tyre scrubbed on sidewall

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 35,948 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

NSR tyre scrubbed on sidewall

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 26,066 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 13,964 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 13,709 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 10,716 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 10,716 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Fr-v?

Based on 261,543 MOT tests across 14,531 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,352
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
14,531
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,946
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,540
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,420
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 3,903
position lamp(s) not working 2,597
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AU56 VAX is a 2006 Honda Fr-v in Silver with a 1,668cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2006 Honda Fr-v models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 89,983 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Fr-v fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,946 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU56 VAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Fr-v typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Honda Fr-v is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU56 VAX registered?

AU56 VAX is a 2006 Honda Fr-v, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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